Synonyms for purport

Noun

1. intent, purport, spirit, meaning, significance, signification, import

usage: the intended meaning of a communication

2. drift, purport, tenor, strain

usage: general meaning or tenor; "caught the drift of the conversation"

Verb

1. purport, claim

usage: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion"

2. aim, purpose, purport, propose, intend, mean, think

usage: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"